Awning or not?

Do you mean a free standing awning or a roll out canopy?

We have a roll out, although we rarely use it, but I’d not contemplate having anything that would hinder the spontaneity of the up and away mobility of the MH.

The benefit of the roll out is providing shade but it’s not storm proof and shouldn’t be left extended if there’s a chance of much wind. It only takes a few minutes to extend or retract. 

My experience of awnings is restricted to caravan awnings of several years ago so not really relevant but if you’re thinking of a free standing awning consider whether you have the space and payload to store and carry it as they can be hefty lumps.

I would agree with everything Tinwheeler said above. 

We had a MH for 6 years and only every used the canopy for shade cover, we did have 'windblocker' sides and fronts for that extra bit of shade when abroad. 

Having watched others put up a 'privacy' room on a MH and how long it takes, the weight and size of it I wouldn't go down that route. Some folk do put a lightweight awning up using the front edge of their canopy but that is usually when they are staying put for a number of weeks.

Thanks TW. We've already got a canopy awning fitted to our Van, so we're looking at a enclosed awning.

It’s your choice obviously but I’d avoid any sort of enclosed awning as I  believe it would be more faff than it’s worth. There again, we're all different.😀

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+1.  We had exactly the same as TG on our MHs; wouldn't bother with a full awning, we've also seen people putting a privacy room up, it took ages.  We were also a bit worried about how it would stand up in a sudden gale, but apart from that, unless you're staying put for a long time, is it worth it?

When we've had awnings on caravans, we rarely sat in them if it was at all cold; conversely, if the weather is pleasant anyway, we wouldn't want to sit inside an awning, preferring to sit outside.

Just my pennorth.....

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For UK use? 

Thanks to all for the replies so far 

JVB, this coming season  we're holidaying in the UK only but in future years we'll go back to France.

If you are staying in one place for lengthy stays the do as AD use awning and  cook in the awning it will help if hot to keep temps down in MC as heat will disipate quicker from awning